The University of Cambridge is recruiting a Business and Enterprise Communications Coordinator to demonstrate how our world leading research is driving economic growth and entrepreneurship. From supporting start-ups to long term collaborations with business and industry, the University is at the centre of regional, national and global innovation.

This new post will be responsible for developing an external communications strategy as well as oversight of messaging to an array of internal stakeholders. Based in the Office of External Affairs and Communications, the role-holder will ensure that enterprise and business are properly represented in the University's overall communications and will provide support to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Business Relations. The role-holder will also work closely with the Strategic Partnerships Office to support communications with the University's strategic partners.

The successful applicant is likely to have experience in business communications, business journalism or a higher education environment. They will have a keen eye for a story and excellent writing skills, adaptable to creating and managing web content, preparing press releases and newsletters, and overseeing the production of annual reports. They will be comfortable with advising senior leaders and developing strong relationships across disparate teams. Although working within a wider team, they will be happy setting their own priorities and managing an interesting and varied workload.

If you have the skills to help us build on our success we would love to hear from you.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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More detailed information on the role and its core responsibilities is available via the link below. This is a full-time post. However, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for a part-time role.

Please quote reference AR17105 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Closing date: 21 November 2018

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